Archive for October, 2009

Have you tried to use the Law of Attraction and found it didn’t work for you?

Many people have…because though it is part of a principle that does work, most people try to use it while maintaining their existing way of thinking and being – and it just doesn’t work.

I have found 4 principles to be key in magnetizing our desired results more quickly, as irresistibly as the metal shavings to the magnet:

1. Release the brakes by clearing the unseen obstacles and resistance to what you want.

Many of us unintentionally are resisting the very thing we want because we know it will change our life, our relationships, how we approach our money and staffing, etc. Working with a coach or mentor or energy worker to first identify and then clear these blocks is a monumental first step to bringing what we want into our lives. Just releasing attachment to a specific result can create the space to allow it in!

2. Tap into your own higher wisdom.

Each of us has direct access to an inner Source of wisdom, inspiration and creativity – but too many people ignore that internal source and instead search among various gurus, books, programs and the like for their answer. When I work with clients, I help them tap more directly and completely into their own intuition and answers – so that the success they create is uniquely yours and harmonizes throughout their being.

3. Commit to making a quantum leap.

Quantum physics has much to teach us about personal change. Contrary to our cultural programming, it need not take years to accumulate wealth, or to build your business to profitability. Whatever it is you deeply desire is already available to you, right now.

In You2, Price Pritchett says this:

“You can move from your present level of achievement to one that is several stages higher – directly. You make the quantum leap…Instead of accepting present circumstances or being content with gradual improvement, you go for a breakthrough…The concept is one of exponential gains rather than incremental progress…quantum leaps can come without apparent effort…But the breakthrough demands a radical departure from some of your habits.”

Yes, it takes a shift in mindset – but what a great reward to move exponentially forward and get instant results, without “apparent” effort – just by making a few needed adjustments.

4. Exercise proactive gratitude.

Gratitude is not something to use after you receive a blessing or something you had asked for – it is to be used constantly as a tool to create a higher vibration within and around you so that you can magnetize more of what you desire to you. What can you choose to be grateful right now (that you might have been taking for granted)?

To experience the power of Conscious Creation in the company of other committed coaches and the author, as well as learning the 6 other critical aspects of the Evolving Entrepreneur’s Conscious Cash Creation Roadmap, click here to read the details about the Evolve Live Intensive Nov. 12-14 and get your preferred registration rate (registration goes up to $1997 November 1!).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Marcia Bench is a Spiritual Business Strategist and Coach for conscious entrepreneurs in service-, information- and professional businesses. She is the CEO of Purposeful Entrepreneur.com, as well as the Founder/Director of Career Coach Institute and other coach training companies, with more than 23 years of experience in coaching and consulting. She has authored 23 books including The Tao of Entrepreneurship and has given hundreds of live and teleclass presentations.

Copyright © 2009 Marcia Bench; All Rights Reserved

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include the following with it:  “Spiritual Business Strategist and Coach Marcia Bench publishes the widely circulated ‘Purposeful Entrepreneur Times’ ezine biweekly to over 5,500 subscribers.  If you’re ready to start or grow a profitable business based on your life purpose and passion, get your F_REE tips now at www.purposefulentrepreneur.com“

If you’ve been following me for any time at all, you know that my essence is about giving, serving, and making the message of enlightened entrepreneurship and conscious coaching available to as many people as possible.

That’s why I decided to hold a contest where one lucky winner will receive a $1000 scholarship to my Evolve! Transformational Live Intensive happening this November 12-14 in gorgeous Phoenix, Arizona. (full description is at www.evolveevent.com/intensive.html)

Here’s What It’s About…

1. Post your entry on this blog, telling me specifically why you should be chosen to win the scholarship. Please include where you are at right now with your business (or if you don’t have one yet and want one), how spirituality plays into your work and business message, your 12-month business goal, and how you will use the transformation you experience at Evolve to help you reach your goal. Oh – and be sure to include your email address and phone so we can contact you privately, ok? Please limit your entry to no more than 900 words.

2. Entries will be accepted up through midnight on Monday, November 2 ONLY.

3. After reviewing all entries received, I will select the one that most resonates with me spiritually and touches my heart, and which demonstrates the greatest commitment to moving forward with your Big Vision.

The winner will be selected and notified no later than Thursday, November 5, 2009.

What You Win…

The person who wins will receive a $1000 scholarship off the EVOLVE ticket price of $1497, including the Charley Thweatt concert Friday evening.

That means you get your EVOLVE event ticket for all three days of experiential content, including my three hand-picked guest speakers AND you get to attend Charley’s concert too!

All You Need to Do Is…

1. Post your entry below BEFORE midnight Monday November 2nd.

2. If you win, be prepared to follow through and complete your EVOLVE event ticket purchase (will be $497).

3. If you win, you can also take advantage of the “bring a friend” option for just $497 for your friend (optional).

It all comes down to this: If you will commit to yourself and your spiritual business unfoldment, I’ll meet you halfway (well, MORE than halfway since you get 2/3 off the ticket price!). This is an INCREDIBLE opportunity to attend an experiential seminar filled with both practical and energetic/spiritual content so you can get your message out to the ideal customers, share your message in a MUCH bigger way, and remove any BLOCKS to its unfoldment. I’m teaching you my step by step Conscious Cash Creation Roadmap – but not only that, I’m also helping you align your mental, spiritual, physical and emotional bodies so that you will no longer resist your good or sabotage yourself.

In addition, you will get a stellar opportunity to NETWORK with like-minded souls, other business owners who are also committed to their growth and unfoldment.

I can’t wait to consider your entry as the winner!

To your success and fulfillment,

Marcia

What is the purpose of your business?

If you said “to help people” or “to change the world” or “to express my life’s purpose,” you’re partly right! But in fact, the purpose of your work overall is those things; the purpose of your business is to make a profit. Otherwise, what you have is a hobby you enjoy – but not a profitable enterprise (the definition of business).

Too many spiritually-minded coaches have been taught by the mass consciousness that you can’t be spiritual and be wealthy too. With the birth of the Entrepreneurial Renaissance, however, the principles of spirituality and wealth are increasingly blending. Doesn’t it set a better example for your clients, workshop attendees and product purchasers to see you prospering, enjoying your life, expansively giving to causes you believe in, and living comfortably – instead of struggling?

The times we are experiencing – especially this year – are requiring that we get real – and stop fooling ourselves that overspending and hoping someone will come and rescue us from our own excesses (regardless of that is in overeating, overspending or overleveraging our resources). Prince Charming isn’t coming! <G>

But true wealth is not measured just by the amount of reve_nue your business generates or the number of clients you are working with – let alone the size of home you have or the care you drive. Spiritual Wealth consists of living the life you love, that is perfect for you – not the life someone else told you was the ideal. Do you know what that is for you?

Maybe it means you have more time with your children, or time and money to have a spa day every couple of weeks. Or perhaps your Spiritual Wealth means having enough disposable in_cone to splurge on a new outfit once in a while, but also give to the charities of your choice and maintain your health through a gym membership.

Rather than giving you the “4 principles of attracting mon_ey now,” I’d like to challenge you to think about what your true wealth is – tapping into your voice, not what you have been told or taught or what is working for someone else. Then, the plan to create it becomes easy.

I wish you wealth!

To learn more, find out about this and 6 other critical aspects of the Evolving Entrepreneur that you will experience personally at EVOLVE Intensive and the EVOLVE Transformational Telesummit this November: just click here for details and to get your preferred registration rate.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Marcia Bench is a Spiritual Business Strategist and Coach for conscious entrepreneurs in service-, information- and professional businesses. She is the CEO of Purposeful Entrepreneur.com, as well as the Founder/Director of Career Coach Institute and other coach training companies, with more than 23 years of experience in coaching and consulting. She has authored 23 books including The Tao of Entrepreneurship and has given hundreds of live and teleclass presentations.

Copyright © 2009 Marcia Bench; All Rights Reserved

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include the following with it:  “Spiritual Business Strategist and Coach Marcia Bench publishes the widely circulated ‘Purposeful Entrepreneur Times’ ezine biweekly to over 5,500 subscribers.  If you’re ready to start or grow a profitable business based on your life purpose and passion, get your F_REE tips now at www.purposefulentrepreneur.com“

As you read this, I am meeting with the first of two or our coaching groups in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida – great time to come south and enjoy some nice weather while we do our transformational work.

I’m learning to listen at a much deeper level to Spirit as it is guiding my work – through sometimes painful experiences, as well as that still small voice when I take the time to be quiet. And I’m also paying attention to YOU, and what you are telling us you want and need.

Have You Heard? EVOLVE is Going VIRTUAL!!

We have a VERY exciting announcement for you! Knowing it is a stretch for many of you to invest heavily in your education at this time, or to travel to do so, we have decided to proceed with our EVOLVE event as a live intensive Nov. 12-14, but we are also going to offer a 5-day Virtual Transformational Telesummit Nov. 30-Dec. 4 for all of you that want this critical information and insight, but can’t attend live! (Those who attend the live intensive will receive complimentary access to the telesummit too though!)

We will have details to you by Monday of next week including an initial schedule of speakers – but what a value this will be! For a fraction of the price, you will receive access to 10 great speakers, including yours truly, on the topics of spirituality and business and the new consciousness!

Be sure you watch your email, details coming soon.

Click here to get ALL the details on the live intensive now and reserve one of the remaining spots!

“Connect With Your Soul-Matched Customers or Clients”

You know that you need to niche your business…but did you know that there is a population of clients or customers that were matched to you since before you even knew you were going to do this business, just waiting for your services? Find out how to connect with them in this week’s article.

Wishing you the life of your dreams,

 Marcia Bench, Spiritual Business Strategist for Purposeful Entrepreneurs

 What do you truly LOVE? I have been asking people that on the phone lately, and it amazes me to see how tough a time they have answering it! If you don’t LOVE what you do for a living – and the lifestyle that it brings you – then it will be very difficult if not impossible to enroll new clients to work with you!

Increasingly, people buy your story, your experiences, and your authenticity. If they sense that you can relate to the struggles and challenges they are facing, have discovered an answer and can help them find an answer through working with you, they’re sold! Without that, you become a commodity, “just another coach” selling your wares, with nothing unique to distinguish you.

The times we are in are calling us to step up, to be real, and to connect deeply with our clients, customers, staff, and friends and family. Nothing less will do. I’m taking some time before leaving for the first of several trips on the road next week to connect with myself, to share my authentic experience – versus how it is “supposed” to be – and to tell my stories of my own life experience in my daily interactions (work and leisure). I would encourage you to do so too, because until we get real with ourselves, we won’t attract the authenticity, love, and growth that we are seeking.

Want My Secret, “Behind the Scenes” Conscious Cash Creation Roadmap for YOUR Business, Including Templates, Plans And Checklists?

The secret to success is not what you DO, but who you ARE – and how well you blend the power of your mind, spiritual principles and the laws of manifesting and magnetizing. I’ll reveal to you exactly how I have created 6-figure success, not once but several times.. If you haven’t reserved your ticket yet I suggest you hurry. Reason is, we’re now OVER *30% SOLD OUT* and we’re keeping this event intimate so you get the high-content step by step training, coaching and Q&A with me that you’ve been asking for. If you want to blend spirituality with business so you can live a joyful, abundant, soul-rich life, then you must be with people that can help you do just that!

Click here to get ALL the details, including the exact templates, plans and checklists I’m including – 3 payment plan expires October 15!

“Awaken Your Genius Within: 7 Steps to Creating Your ‘Spiritual Signature System’”

Have you wondered what the number one secret to getting your message out to your audience is. Of course, there are many…but I realized recently that there is something I have done naturally for years, that has helped me build a mid-6-figure business that is sustainable…but that many people don’t know about. Find out in today’s article!

Wishing you the life of your dreams, 

Marcia Bench
Spiritual Busiess Strategist for Purposeful Entrepreneurs

You are unique among business owners today. You came to earth with a mission, a purpose, something BIG that you are to accomplish. And your path to do so is through entrepreneurship – starting, growing, and facing the challenges of being the owner of your own business.

Stephen Covey, in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, advised us to “begin with the end in mind.” Your Conscious Calling is the way you do that in your business. You identify your calling first, then you design your business and daily activities to follow your Divine guidance and fulfill your calling.

To be “conscious” is to “have an awareness of one’s environment and one’s own existence, sensations, and thoughts,” according to the dictionary. The way we are using it here, it is having an awareness not just of your physical environment and thoughts, but your spiritual one as well! In the case of the evolving entrepreneur, that means you are growing your working vocabulary and knowledge of your spiritual body, the messages you get from your emotions, the connection between physical sensations – even illness – and your thoughts and beliefs, and the power of your mind (your mental body) to influence your experience.

A “calling” is “a strong urge to follow a particular profession or occupation, esp. a caring one.” So to have a “Conscious Calling” means you are drawn to a type of work that engages your consciousness at the four levels of spirit, body, mind and emotions, and that the activities you engage in are caring and are something you feel drawn to from deep within your heart and soul.

Are you living that calling now?

Here are 3 sets questions to ask to clarify and apply your Conscious Calling in your life and business now:

1. Awareness: What am I feeling and thinking right now? Am I aware of my physical sensations?

2. Inspiration: What is God/The Universe/my Higher Power seeking to communicate to me now? What would He/She/It like to express through me?

3. Service: How can I serve – and whom can I serve – today, in my business and in my daily interactions, to carry out my Conscious Calling?

To learn more, find out about this and 6 other critical aspects of the Evolving Entrepreneur that you will experience personally at EVOLVE this November: just click here for details and to get your preferred registration rate.